Old Hartford Election Cake: A Taste of History and Community As a chef and writer, I’ve always been drawn to recipes that carry stories, those that whisper of bygone eras and communal gatherings. The Old Hartford Election Cake is one such treasure. Imagine a time when the very act of voting was a significant event, … Read more
Old Fashioned New England Indian Pudding: A Taste of Hearth and Home There’s a specific comfort that settles in my soul when the air turns crisp and the scent of woodsmoke begins to mingle with fallen leaves. It’s during these times that my mind invariably drifts to my grandmother’s kitchen, a place where the aroma … Read more
A Taste of the Coast: Velvety Oyster Soup to Warm Your Soul There are certain flavors that, for me, are inextricably linked to cozy evenings and the bracing scent of the sea. This oyster soup is one of them. I first encountered it on a blustery November afternoon, tucked away in a charming inn along … Read more
Rhode Island Red Chowder: A Taste of Ocean and Tradition There’s a certain magic that happens when the sea meets the land in a bowl of chowder. For me, it’s not just about the ingredients; it’s about the memories they evoke. I recall chilly autumn afternoons, the briny scent of the ocean air clinging to … Read more
Rhode Island Quahog Chowda: A Taste of the Ocean’s Embrace There’s a certain magic to a bowl of chowder that feels like coming home, no matter where you are. For me, that feeling is intrinsically linked to the crisp, salty air of Narragansett Bay and the distinct, briny punch of quahogs. I remember one blustery … Read more
Rinktum Ditty: A Timeless Taste of New England Comfort There’s a certain magic in recipes that whisper tales of bygone kitchens, of simple ingredients transformed into soul-warming delights. Rinktum Ditty, a gem unearthed from the pages of the 1947 US Regional Cookbook by the Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, is precisely one of those treasures. I … Read more